Holder for cigarette lighters



Dec. 6, 1927.

A. T. STEVENTON HOLDER FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTERS Filed July 1926 wym Patented Dec. 6, 1927.

ALFRED THOMAS srnvnn'ron, or RICHMOND, ENGLAND.

HOLDER FOR CIGARETTE 'LIGHTERS.

Application filed July 19, 1926, Serial 1T0. 123,554, and in Great Britain July 31, 1925.

This invention relates to receptacles for cigarettes or cigars, and igniting means therefor, such receptacles being of the kind adaptedto be combined with or form part 5 ot the handle of a. walking stick,umbrella,

' or riding whip.

According to this invention an opentopped receptacle for cigarettes or cigars is provided in a part of the walking stick or the like near the handle tlu, cot and the part of the stick above the said receptacle is cut through as to form two legs uniting the receptacle and lower part of the stick with the upper part of the stick which is secured tothe handle, the said legs being formed on their inner surfaces with grooves in which a. lighter such as a petrol lighter adapted to slide,'the said lighter normally fitting tightly over the cigarette receptacle. lighter may be, arranged to tilt to render it readily accessible for use. The top of the receptacle may be stepped or notched to me pose parts of the sides as well as the ends of cigarettes therein so that they can readilybe picked out between the finger and thumb of the user, and the lighter may carry a scoop-shaped flange which when the lighter is slid down its grooves closes in the stepped or notched part of the receptacle. An external sleeve is adapted to slide longitudinally on the stick so that it can be caused to.

enclose the receptacle and lighter, and can be slid away from them to expose them when required. Owing to the position of the lighter in a walking stick above the receptacle there is no liability of fumes from the petrol reaching the cigarettes, I

In order that the said invention maybe clearly understood and readily carried into effect the same will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings,,illustrating an embodiment of this invention, in which Figure 1 is an elevation of a portion of a walking stick having a V the position illustrated in this figure closes the receptacle.

Figure 2 is an elevation of the stick, with the petrol lighter exposed. I Figure 3 is an. elevation taken at right angles to that in Figure 2.

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sliding top which in lighter when same A indicates the wooden partof the stick and B a knob at the handle end thereof, which knob may of course be replaced by a crook or other handle of any desired shape and material. A tubular main portion G is preferably secured on a stick A, and may be used as a receptacle for cigarettes. A tubular guide E of the same external diameter as the mainportion G is arranged axially in line with the main portion. The parts C and E are rigidly connected to each other by legs H. The lighter D is carried by trunnions 03 adapted to slide with some little stiltness in grooves k in the inner surfaces of the said legs H. The lid G is formed integrallywith th'e'casing of the lighter D or permanently secured thereon this lid comprises a flange 9 which when closed covers the stepped part 0 of the receptacle G and forms a part of the cylindrical wall of the said receptacle. The knob B is provided with a sleeve or tubular extension J having a bayonet slot 7' engaging a pin K on the part E of the stick so that the sleeve J can he slid down into the position seen in Figure 1 to enclose the upper part or the receptacle O, or can be drawn up as seen in Figures 2 and 3 in which latter position the lighter D can be slid onits trunnions (Z up to the limit allowed by the grooves 7L thus taking the lid G off the receptacle C, and the said lighter D can then be turned a quarter of a revolution on the said trunnions to bring its head F into a convenient position for use. The part E'of'the stick being hollowed and notched at e to permit the head F of the lighter to be thus turned out.

Having now described my invention what I claim as'new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. The combination, with a tubular main portion, a tubular guide arranged axially in line with the tubular main portion, and longitudinal side members connecting the said main portion and guide, of a lighter pivoted between the said side members, and a sleeve slidable longitudinally on the said guide and main portion and operating to inclose the is turned pivotally in one direction.

2. A device as set forth inclaim 1, thesaid i side members having longitudinal slots, and. l. A. device as set forth in claim 1, the

the said lighter having trnnninnrs which slide said sleeve having a bayonet slot, and the and pivot in the said slots.

3. A device as set forth in claim .l, the

5 said main portion hnvin a notch on one side and the said lighter inving :1 flange for closing the said notch in the main portirm ALFRED THOMAS STEVENTON.

engaged by the bayonet slot.

In witness whereof I alhx my signature.

said guide having :1v locking pin which is 10 

